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By Lacie DeGough Although Kazzi King—owner of Velvet Whiskey Candle Co.—won $3,500 in Invest 606’s 2021 pitch competition, she rarely mentions the prize money when she speaks about the impact that Invest 606 had on her business. What really made an impression on her was the coaching that she ... KEEP READING

By Lacie DeGough Entrepreneurs: how could a $15,000 cash prize impact the trajectory of your business? Imagine a pitch competition specifically designed for small businesses in the 606 area code, offering monetary prizes with the goal of accelerating the growth of local enterprises. Now guess ... KEEP READING

The Letcher County Community Foundation has established a campaign fund that will be used to finance a free-to-use disc golf course in Jenkins, Kentucky. Interested donors can make a donation to the fund to support this cause, or they can choose to sponsor a hole on the course. All donations are ... KEEP READING

The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky and its affiliates will be participating in KY Gives Day, an annual day of online giving, on May 7, 2024. On this day, the online event will be active and accepting donations from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. Anyone can make a difference in the Appalachian region by ... KEEP READING

[LEBURN, KY, April 22] — Work has begun on a temporary road that will be used to begin construction on the Chestnut Ridge neighborhood in Knott County. This neighborhood is being developed for those in need of housing after the Eastern Kentucky floods. The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky ... KEEP READING

By Jessica Bledsoe Are you a small business owner or startup looking to take your venture to the next level? Have you heard about angel investing but aren't quite sure what it entails or if it's right for you? In this guide, we'll break down the basics of angel investing and introduce you to the ... KEEP READING

By Jessica Bledsoe In the world of business, it is a common misconception to think that casting a wide net and trying to appeal to "anyone" or "everyone" will lead to success. However, this approach often leads to generic messaging that fails to resonate with any particular audience.  In ... KEEP READING

By Jessica Bledsoe (This post is part of a series on small business marketing. Miss the previous posts? View #1 here!) In our last post, we talked about why “anyone” and “everyone” isn’t your customer, and we concluded with what information you’ll need to define the target audience for your ... KEEP READING

By Jessica Bledsoe (This post is part of a series on small business marketing. Miss the previous posts? View #1 here!) When you think about marketing for your small business, undoubtedly Facebook ads come to mind. Facebook ads can be a tremendous advertising avenue for your business, but ... KEEP READING